Closet Chic

Welcome to our new monthly column where Kara and I give you our fashion perspective on a different trend each month. Whoa, wait, back it up – before I get started I’m guessing you might want to know, who Kara and Stef is and why you want to hear our fashion perspectives. So let me…

10. A Scarf, Poncho, or Hat – the weather is getting blustery and that means it’s time for layers! Which creates the PERFECT opportunity for gift giving. It’s often difficult to guess someone’s size – not to mention clothing is NEVER made consistently so if you nail it on the sizing, the item is still…

Random fact about me, my favorite place to buy books is at garage sales! I always find THE BEST selections when I’m browsing someone else’s ‘unwanteds’! Plus, at a garage sale you can usually get that $29 book for 50 cents! It’s crazy! And crazy exciting! Why am I telling you this on a “beauty…

Let’s start at the top… 1- Hair care is so important when it comes to having that polished look. Maintaining a routine of regular hair trims (maybe twice a month) keeps your locks looking luscious and expensive.  2- Put your best face forward! When it comes to makeup, learning a basic routine is key. Keep…

So often during a personal shopping session the client will come out of the dressing room and the top she’s wearing (although super cute) seems just “not right”… it’s just a little too baggy, a little too frumpy. Enter the “french tuck”. What is it exactly? It’s the lazy sibling of the ‘full tuck’! “Coined…

A Guest Blog from Shyla Wolf Photography Mother’s Day is always in May, once a year…yep, just one day each year.  Let’s compare this to morning sickness-anyone who knows, knows.  Morning sickness isn’t just in the morning-it can hit all day everyday!  So, forget celebrating Mother’s Day once a year in May…we took a chance & ran a…

Each month of 2021 we are going to focus on a different attribute of God. Knowing God better should change our relationship with Him, the way we view ourselves, and the way we live. ================ JANUARY DEVOTION:One of my favorite characteristics of God is that He is fully present everywhere. The bible states:Where can I…

We are so excited to announce that we have added a new position to our Cru team, CSO – Chief Spiritual Officer… and we are even more excited to announce that we have the perfect Cru girl for the role! Meet Dana Gough. Dana is one of the sweetest, most amazing and caring women to…

This week I was assigned to work on a project and part of that project was to interview myself. I was asked to make up questions and then answer them. At first I found this task to be super difficult .. but then, once I got in the groove, I loved this assignment!  And, since…

Happy 5 way Friday! We are shifting our brains to spring and talking about the 5 reasons you should spring clean your closet! ???• First is, well, to make room in your closet for more clothes! We love a reason to shop! ?• Second, we are all about sustainability and being kind to the planet ? so the first…

Here is a 5- way that we’re hoping will reduce some friction between trendy teen and momma! 5 spring mom and daughter approved outfits! 1- Hoodie + Jean Shorts + Sneakers2- Skinnies + Oversized Knot Tee3-Jean Skirt + Tee + Sneakers4- Summer Dress + Denim Jacket5- Shorts + Tee + Flannel Finding pieces that you…

Since we are all working from home, practicing social distancing, home schooling and dealing with a “new normal” let’s chat about the 5 reasons you should get dressed every morning.    Getting dressed changes your energy level. Don’t believe me? Test it out yourself. Pay attention to how you feel when you’re in sweats all day,…

We are all friends here, so let me be real for a minute…positive face aside.  To me, right now, the world is scary. Things feel unsettling, uncertain and crippling. I feel as though this is a fake world, like I’m living within a movie set where nothing is actually true, it’s all made up for…

For a summer soul like me, cold snowy days are not something I find exciting! Give me 80 degree days and warm wind in my hair anytime but as for those icy roads, below freezing temps and blustery wind chills… you can keep those Mr Jack Frost!! So needless to say, on these snowy winter…

This 5 way Friday has our hearts!  5 places to shop pre-loved in the Youngstown area! We are all about collaboration over competition, so any chance we have to highlight some other business who are rocking the pre-loved industry, we’re going to! • Cru Fashion Agency… duh! As you all know pre-loved is our secret…